General Store

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəl stɔːr/

Definitions of general store

noun A general store is a retail store that sells a variety of goods, often including food and household items, in a small town or rural area.

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some candy at the general store.

A2 The general store is located at the corner of the street.

B1 The general store sells a variety of household items.

B2 The general store has been in business for over 50 years.

C1 The general store is a convenient place to pick up groceries and supplies.

C2 The general store is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Examples of general store in a Sentence

formal The small town had a quaint general store that sold a variety of goods.

informal Let's stop by the general store on our way back from the lake.

slang I heard the general store in that town has some really cool stuff.

figurative The general store of knowledge is always open for those who seek to learn.

Grammatical Forms of general store

• plural: general stores
• comparative: more general
• superlative: most general
• present tense: general store
• future tense: will be a general store
• perfect tense: has been a general store
• continuous tense: is being a general store
• singular: general store
• positive degree: general store
• infinitive: to be a general store
• gerund: being a general store
• participle: a general store

Origin and Evolution of general store

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'general store' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a store that carried a wide variety of goods for local communities, the concept of a general store has evolved over time to now commonly refer to a small retail store that sells a variety of everyday items.